For many people, the summer isn’t any different than the rest of the year. It can actually be busier and more chaotic. Kids are at camp, the heat can be rough, ice cream men prowl the streets at 9 PM, … Continue reading →

So, we have an Excessive Heat Warning here. It’s been something we’ve been bracing for since Thursday. Currently, it’s in 83 degrees, but feels like 91 and it isn’t even 8 AM. I have a friend’s daughter’s birthday to go … Continue reading →

This might be short because nothing really happened beyond work and puzzles. By the time I get home, I’m exhausted. This week started the pool trips, but we had one rained out. There was also a trip to an amusement … Continue reading →

Last week was the when I finally got to have some full days of the summer job. To everyone who thought I could get any writing in, you were GRAVELY mistaken. I arrive around 7:20 in the morning when I … Continue reading →

So, I have a friend over for the weekend as long as nothing went wrong between me scheduling this and him showing up. There are 4 hours to go, but this has been a visit that we’ve attempted and failed … Continue reading →

One of the most difficult things about being an author is factoring in the weather. At least for me, this can determine my energy, mood, drive, and all the other internal requirements for getting any work done. If it’s too … Continue reading →